Daily Market Research Report — 6th August 2025
By: CA Akash Garg, SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000011501)

Nifty 50 Analysis

• Performance Today:
  Nifty closed at 24,574.20, down 75.35 points or -0.31%. Banks held steady while most other sectors, particularly IT, Pharma, and Realty, ended in the red. Overall, market sentiment was cautious following RBI’s policy announcement and continued US tariff headlines.

• Highest Open Interest (OI):

  • Calls (CE): Highest OI near 24,700 strike suggests immediate resistance.

  • Puts (PE): Highest OI near 24,600 strike indicates key support region.

• Put-Call Ratio (PCR):
  PCR for Nifty stands at about 0.72–0.75, reflecting moderately bearish sentiment.

• Support & Resistance (Pivot Points):

  	Level
  Pivot	24,990
  Support 1 (S1)	24,530
  Support 2 (S2)	24,375
  Resistance 1 (R1)	25,050
  Resistance 2 (R2)	25380

Bank Nifty Analysis

• Performance Today:
  Bank Nifty closed at 55,411.15 up 50.90 points or -09%. 

• Highest Open Interest (OI):

  • Calls (CE): Highest OI near 55,700 strike signals resistance.

  • Puts (PE): Highest OI near 55,000 strike forming the immediate supporting zone.

• Put-Call Ratio (PCR):
  Bank Nifty PCR is at 0.77, which suggests neutral to slightly bearish trader sentiment.

• Support & Resistance (Pivot Points):

  	Level
  Pivot	55,700
  Support 1 (S1)	55,130
  Support 2 (S2)	54,400
  Resistance 1 (R1)	55,750
  Resistance 2 (R2)	56,400

Sector Performance

• Best Performing Sector:
  Nifty PSU Bank index outperformed, closing in the green and showing relative strength despite broad-based selling pressure.

Top F&O Market Gainers

Stock	Price	Change (%)
ABFRL	₹76.78	+2.14%
Interglobe Aviation	₹5,903.00	+2.10%
HDFC Life Insurance	₹752.65	+1.92%
Jindal Stainless	₹735.60	+1.37%
Page Industries	₹46,280.00	+1.20%
Bank of India	₹111.93	+1.09%

Top F&O Market Losers

Stock	Price	Change (%)
Havells India	₹1,481.50	-1.42%
Cyient	₹1,190.90	-1.42%
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories	₹1,197.70	-1.41%
Crompton Greaves	₹318.70	-1.41%
Dabur India	₹520.25	-0.85%

Breaking Corporate News

• Waaree Energies commenced commercial operations at its 1.80 GW solar module facility in Gujarat.

• Indian Infotech & Software Ltd approved a ₹47 crore rights issue.

• Hindustan Unilever reported Q1 FY26 profit growth of 6%, with earnings call and analyst meetings between August 4–6.

• S P Apparels and EID Parry held board meetings for final dividend and quarterly results announcements.

Geopolitical & Macroeconomic News

• US-India Trade Tensions: Fresh 25% tariffs announced by the US on select Indian exports exerted selling pressure on export-focused sectors. FIIs remained net sellers as risk sentiment waned.

• RBI Policy: The Reserve Bank of India kept policy rates unchanged, projecting a cautious outlook for inflation and GDP growth, and noting continued global trade uncertainties due to tariff moves.

IPO Market Update 

• NSDL’s Stellar Debut: NSDL shares listed at a 10% premium to their issue price and closed the day with gains of 17%, reflecting strong demand.

• Sri Lotus Developers Surges: The stock opened nearly 19% above its issue price and continued to move higher after listing, highlighting robust investor response.

• M&B Engineering Positive Listing: M&B Engineering also enjoyed a successful debut with positive price movement on its first trading day.

• Upcoming IPOs Attract Attention: IPOs such as JSW Cement and Medistep Healthcare are set to open soon, drawing significant interest from market participants.

• Strong Market Sentiment: Overall, the primary market remains vibrant, with strong listing gains and robust oversubscriptions indicating elevated investor appetite in new offerings.

 

Disclaimer:
This report is intended solely for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial advice. Investors are advised to consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.